The study of real estate (also known as the science of property) covers all aspects relating to land and buildings, including the development of land, the management of buildings (including shopping centres), the valuation of land and buildings and decision making regarding the financing of, and investment in land and buildings. Real estate/Property practitioners are professional people who work in all spheres of the property industry—also as professional property valuers.

Real estate (or property) studies has developed into a specialised field requiring unique expertise in areas where the property sector represents a significant part of the South African economy. Property/real estate comprises between 40% and 50% of the world’s total assets.

Apart from a future in areas such as property investment, property finance and facilities management, further studies to obtain an honours degree in real estate can lead to registration as a professional property valuer.

Career opportunities exist in the entire spectrum of the property sector, and individuals with a qualification in real estate can work as entrepreneurs in the private sector, or as employees in the private, government or semi-governmental sectors.

The Bachelor of Science Real Estate and BScHons (Real Estate) programmes are accredited nationally by the SACPVP and, apart from qualifying students to work in all spheres of the property industry, enable them to become professional property valuers.

Internationally, the MSc (Real Estate) coursework degree is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The worldwide footprint of the RICS provides our real estate degrees with international recognition.

For more information, please consult the Faculty webpage.

Apart from a future in areas such as property investment, property finance and facilities, and property management, further studies to obtain an honours degree in real estate can lead to registration as professional property valuers. Career opportunities encompass the entire spectrum of the property sector, whether as entrepreneurs in the private sector or as employees in the private, government or semi-government sectors.

Important information for all prospective students for 2025

The admission requirements below apply to all who apply for admission to the University of Pretoria with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Independent Examination Board (IEB) qualifications. Click here for this Faculty Brochure.

The suggested second-choice programme for Bachelor of Science Real Estate is Bachelor of Commerce Investment Management.

Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS. 

Applicants currently in Grade 12 must apply with their final Grade 11 (or equivalent) results.

Applicants who have completed Grade 12 must apply with their final NSC or equivalent qualification results.

Please note that meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission.

Successful candidates will be notified once admitted or conditionally admitted.

Unsuccessful candidates will be notified after 30 June.

Applicants should check their application status regularly on the UP Student Portal at click here.

Applicants with qualifications other than the abovementioned should refer to the International undergraduate prospectus 2025: Applicants with a school leaving certificate not issued by Umalusi (South Africa), available at click here.

International students: Click here.

Transferring students

A transferring student is a student who, at the time of applying at the University of Pretoria (UP) is/was a registered student at another tertiary institution. A transferring student will be considered for admission based on NSC or equivalent qualification and previous academic performance. Students who have been dismissed from other institutions due to poor academic performance will not be considered for admission to UP.

Closing dates: Same as above.

Returning students

A returning student is a student who, at the time of application for a degree programme is/was a registered student at UP, and wants to transfer to another degree at UP. A returning student will be considered for admission based on NSC or equivalent qualification and previous academic performance.

Note:

• Students who have been excluded/dismissed from a faculty due to poor academic performance may be considered for admission to another programme at UP, as per faculty-specific requirements.
• Only ONE transfer between UP faculties and TWO transfers within a faculty will be allowed.
• Admission of returning students will always depend on the faculty concerned and the availability of space in the programmes for which they apply.

Closing date for applications from returning students

Unless capacity allows for an extension of the closing date, applications from returning students must be submitted before the end of August via your UP Student Centre.